This bill authorizes several Rhode Island municipalities to offer property tax credits or exemptions for residents aged 65 and older. It allows local town councils to establish specific rules and dollar limits for these benefits, which can range from a flat reduction to a percentage of the property's value. The changes apply to real estate owned and occupied by eligible seniors and are designed to be applied uniformly without considering the applicant's ability to pay. By amending state tax laws, the legislation gives local governments the flexibility to create their own programs while ensuring all qualifying residents receive the same treatment.
Exempts from taxation the real and tangible personal property of Amos House, provided it remains a qualified tax-exempt corporation pursuant to § 501(c)(3) of the United States Internal Revenue Code.
SB 3262 updates the state law for Glocester, Rhode Island, to allow the town council to offer property tax credits to elderly and disabled residents. The bill authorizes a base credit of up to $2,070 for owners aged 65 or older or those under 65 who are permanently disabled, with higher additional credits for those over 80. These financial benefits are adjusted annually using a specific non-compounding method based on the consumer price index and apply regardless of the owner's income level. The legislation also clarifies that only one exemption is granted per property, even if multiple owners are eligible, and ensures these credits work alongside other existing tax exemptions.
This bill amends state law to allow the town of Glocester to offer expanded property tax credits and exemptions for elderly and disabled homeowners. It authorizes the town council to create a base exemption of up to $2,070 for owners aged 65 or older or those with permanent disabilities, with annual adjustments based on the consumer price index. The legislation also permits additional credits for residents over 80, variable income limits for certain applicants, and a minimum annual tax payment requirement. These changes would apply uniformly to qualified owner-occupants and would be administered through town ordinances following specific eligibility verification processes.
HB 8005 changes how local governments in Rhode Island can set parking requirements for new housing. It amends zoning rules to adjust standards for permitted parking spaces in dwelling units, particularly affecting towns and cities that create zoning ordinances. The key change modifies Section 45-24-33's provisions about parking areas (subsection 4[vi]), clarifying how municipalities may limit or require parking based on development type. This directly impacts developers building new residential projects and local officials drafting zoning rules. The bill does not eliminate parking requirements but refines how they are applied within zoning codes.
Authorizes the city of Providence to issue not more than $25,000,000 in general obligation bonds and notes to fund the providence housing trust fund to finance affordable multi-family housing projects in the city.
Authorizes the city of Providence to issue not more than $25,000,000 in general obligation bonds and notes to fund the providence housing trust fund to finance affordable multi-family housing projects in the city.
Amends the current law on low-income housing to include moderate-income housing and eliminates the income percentages used to determine qualifications for low or moderate income housing.
Amends the current law on low-income housing to include moderate-income housing and eliminates the income percentages used to determine qualifications for low or moderate income housing.
Requires owners or landlords who rent shoreline property to provide their tenants, before the start of the tenancy, with a detailed, written disclosure regarding public shoreline access rights.
